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AF12 VVB

2012 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 73,722 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 70,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 66,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 66,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 67,752 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,142 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 56,712 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 47,548 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 47,548 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 39,688 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm min (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm min (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,902 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AF12 VVB is a 2012 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 VVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 VVB registered?

AF12 VVB is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is AF12 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 VVB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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